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Home My WebLink AboutZoningGuideGarageShed 1/10/2024 Garage & Shed- Zoning Code Requirements City of Oshkosh Planning Services Division Zoning Code Guide: This guide was developed to help direct you through the zoning process. Following the steps below will help to eliminate possible delays in obtaining your zoning permit approval. 1. Provide a Site Plan The plans shall be drawn at 1 inch = 20 feet or larger scale and shall include the following (see the sample site plan). Blank site plans may be purchased at the Planning Services counter for a fee. Please include on your site plan: • All existing structures on site. • Property lot lines. • Location of proposed structure(s). • Dimensions of proposed structure(s). • Distance (setbacks) proposed structure(s) are from property lines and other structures. • Location, dimension and purpose (i.e. water, sewer, etc.) of all known easements. 2. Other Information With the site plan other information that may be required : • Materials used • Height of structure(s) • Elevations (if applicable) 3. Apply for the Permit Please plan ahead to apply for your permit. We suggest that you apply for the permit 2 weeks prior to wanting to start construction. The Planning Services Division is located at 215 Church Ave, Oshkosh Room 204, Level 2 and open Monday– Friday 8am to 4:30pm. If you have questions please feel free to contact the Planning Services Division at (920) 236-5059. Web Site: www.oshkoshwi.gov Storm Easement Sample Site Plan 1/10/2024 Zoning Requirements: 3 accessory structures permitted per lot, not including attached garages. A maximum of 1200 square feet is allowed per lot including all attached garages, detached garages, sheds, gazebos, workshops, pool houses, and greenhouses. The measurement of accessory structure size shall include the total of all detached or attached accessory buildings on the lot. In no instance shall the accessory structure area exceed the ground floor area of the principal building used for residence. Maximum size is for detached accessory structure is 800 square feet. Maximum size is for attached accessory structure 1200 square feet. Must not exceed maximum impervious surfacing per underlying district standards. Measured based on gross area of lot. Distance from principal structure—no less than 5 feet, except where the structure will be constructed to fire-rating standards. If accessory structure is less than 5 feet from principal structure , principal structure setbacks are applied. Detached garages are permitted in the rear yard and side yards only. (Detached garages are permitted in waterfront yards in the RMU district) Lots larger than one acre, the maximum permitted combined total of gross floor area of all accessory structures on the property shall be increased by one square foot for every 100 square feet of lot area over one acre. Maximum height is based on zoning district. The height is the vertical distance from the established grade to: 1. The highest point of a flat roof 2. The deck line of a mansard roof 3. The average height between eaves and ridge for gable, hip and gambrel roofs Front-loaded, attached garages shall comprise no more than 50 percent of the width of the ground floor building façade facing the street. If the ground floor building façade facing the street is articulated (such as through the use of recesses, projections, windows, balconies, or dormers), attached garages shall comprise no more 70 percent of the width of the ground floor façade facing the street. This requirement shall not apply to side-loaded, attached garages. Fire Separation = 5/8” Type X Fire Core Drywall (see Building Code Requirements for more ) information) Driveways Leading To Garages: See Off Street Parking Guide Garage & Shed- Zoning Code Requirements City of Oshkosh Planning Services Division 1/10/2024 (RH-35) Rural Holding Zoning District—Maximum Impervious Surface Ratio- 40% (SR-2) Single Family Residential–2 Zoning District -Maximum Impervious Surface Ratio- 40% (SR-3) Single Family Residential–3 Zoning District, (SR-5) Single Family Residential–5 Zoning District, (SR-9) Single Family Residential–9 Zoning District, (DR-6) Duplex Residential–6 Zoning District, (TR-10) Two Flat Residential–10 Zoning District—Maximum Impervious Surface Ratio– 50% (MR-12) Multi-Family Residential–12 Zoning District, (I) Institutional Zoning District—Maximum Impervious Surface Ratio– 60% (MR-20) Multi-Family Residential–20 Zoning District—Maximum Impervious Surface Ratio– 65% Accessory Buildings: Residential Nonresidential Minimum Front Setback Even with or behind the principal structure 60 feet and at least 5 feet behind the principal structure Minimum Side Setback 3 feet 20 feet Minimum Rear Setback 5 feet 50 feet Maximum Height Lesser of 18 feet or 1 story 45 feet Accessory Buildings: Residential Nonresidential Minimum Front Setback Even with or behind the principal structure 60 feet and at least 5 feet behind the principal struc- ture Minimum Side Setback 3 feet 15 feet Minimum Rear Setback 5 feet 30 feet Maximum Height Lesser of 18 feet or 1 story Lesser of 18 feet or 1 story Accessory Buildings: Residential Nonresidential Minimum Front Setback Even with or behind the principal structure 60 feet and at least 5 feet behind the principal struc- ture Minimum Side Setback 3 feet 10 feet Minimum Rear Setback 3 feet 25 feet Maximum Height Lesser of 18 feet or 1 story Lesser of 18 feet or 1 story Garage & Shed- Zoning Code Requirements City of Oshkosh Planning Services Division Chart applies to all zoning districts listed above. 1/10/2024 (NMU) Neighborhood Mixed Use Zoning District (SMU) Suburban Mixed Use Zoning District (UMU) Urban Mixed Use Zoning District Accessory Buildings: Residential Nonresidential Minimum Front Setback Even with or behind the princi- pal structure 60 feet and at least 5 feet behind the principal struc- ture Minimum Side Setback 3 feet 0 or 5 feet Minimum Rear Setback 3 feet 25 feet Maximum Height Lesser of 18 feet or 1 story Lesser of 18 feet or 1 story Accessory Buildings: Residential Nonresidential Minimum Front Setback Even with or behind the principal structure 60 feet and at least 5 feet be- hind the principal structure Minimum Side Setback 3 feet 10 feet Minimum Rear Setback 3 feet 25 feet Maximum Height Lesser of 18 feet or 1 story 45 feet Accessory Buildings: Residential Nonresidential Minimum Front Setback Even with or behind the princi- pal structure 60 feet and at least 5 feet behind the principal struc- ture Minimum Side Setback 3 feet 0 or 5 feet Minimum Rear Setback 3 feet 5 feet Maximum Height Lesser of 18 feet or 1 story 45 feet Accessory Buildings: Mobile Home Subdivision or Park Mobile Home Lot or Leased Space Nonresidential Uses Minimum Front Setback N/A Even with or be- hind principal structure Even with or behind principal structure Minimum Side Setback N/A 3 feet 3 feet Minimum Rear Setback N/A 3 feet 3 feet Maximum Height N/A Lesser of 18 feet or 1 story Lesser of 18 feet or 1 story Garage & Shed- Zoning Code Requirements City of Oshkosh Planning Services Division (MH-9) Mobile Home Residential–9 Zoning District and (MR-36) Multi-Family Residential–36 Zoning 1/10/2024 Accessory Buildings: Minimum Waterfront Setback 30 feet from the Ordinary High Water Mark Minimum Street Setback (Front Setback for non-waterfront lots) 10 feet Minimum Side Setback 10 feet Minimum Rear Setback (for non-waterfront lots only) 25 feet Maximum Height Lesser of 18 feet or 1 story (RMU) Riverfront Mixed Use Zoning District Garage & Shed- Zoning Code Requirements City of Oshkosh Planning Services Division Accessory Buildings: Residential Nonresidential Minimum Front Setback Even with or behind the prin- cipal structure 60 feet and at least 5 feet behind the principal struc- ture Minimum Side Setback 0 or 5 feet 0 or 5 feet Minimum Rear Setback 0 or 5 feet 0 or 5 feet Maximum Height Lesser of 18 feet or 1 story feet (CMU) Central Mixed Use Zoning District